Google’s proposed $750 million acquisition of mobile ad network AdMob would threaten privacy while also decreasing competition, two advocacy groups said Monday in a letter to Federal Trade Commission chair Jon Leibowitz. The organizations are asking the FTC to block the deal.
Source:Online Media Daily: Privacy And Consumer Advocacy Groups Cite Privacy, Competition Concerns With Google-AdMob [...]
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When Google announced its proposed $750 million acquisition of AdMob earlier this month, there was little question that the deal would create a powerhouse in mobile display advertising. But exactly how strong a position the combined companies would have was more difficult to quantify.
Source:Online Media Daily: Report: Google + AdMob = 24% Mobile Ad Network [...]
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